The birth of naturalism

Feb 4, 2025 | History, Science

The modern era is often seen as the triumph of science over supernaturalism. But what really happened is far more interesting.

Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

Dec 24, 2024 | Science

A NASA spacecraft is attempting to make the closest-ever approach to the Sun, enduring brutal temperatures and extreme radiation. The goal is to help us to better understand how the Sun works.

Exploding the Big Bang

Dec 9, 2024 | Science

It was thought that science could tell us about the origins of the Universe. Today that great endeavour is in serious doubt.

‘Social ruptures’ possible between people who disagree on AI sentience

Nov 17, 2024 | Politics & Human Rights, Science

Significant “social ruptures” between people who think artificial intelligence systems are conscious and those who insist the technology feels nothing are looming, a leading philosopher has said.

Canada’s innovative carbon tax faces the axe

Oct 5, 2024 | Politics & Human Rights, Science

Hailed as a global model of progressive environmental policy, Canada’s carbon tax has reduced emissions and put money in the pockets of Canadians. But the federal Conservative leader promises to get rid of it.

How scientists debunked one of conservation’s most influential statistics

Sep 13, 2024 | Science

The factoid about biodiversity and Indigenous peoples spread around the world, but scientists say bad data can undermine the very causes it claims to support.